Police are appealing for witnesses following two separate armed robberies in Paignton at the weekend.

The first incident was at Tesco Express in Victoria Street, at around 10.10pm on Friday, January 25. It was reported a man had entered wielding a knife and hammer and made threats. The suspect was reported to have taken an unknown quantity of cash before leaving the scene.

Two days later on Sunday, January 27, police received a report of an armed robbery at Betfred bookmakers in Palace Avenue, at around 6pm. It was reported a suspect had entered the store in possession of a hammer and knife and left with an unknown quantity of cash.

No one was harmed during either of the incidents.

Police at the Paignton branch of Betfred in Palace Avenue (Image: Neil Shaw)

Enquires lead officers to an address in Paignton where two men were detained and a weapon and other items seized. These incidents are currently being treated as linked.